Author : Noel Streatfeild
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 38,98 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0007364083
In this novel by the author of 'Thursday's Child', 'White Boots', 'Apple Bough' and 'The Growing Summer', Anna is forbidden to dance. For Anna, everything takes second place to her desire to dance and she will do anything to become the ballerina she longs to be.
Author : Anna Kemp
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 20,73 MB
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0857074008
Celebrating ten Biff-tastic years of this hilarious story about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams! Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina! A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last! Also by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie: The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes Dave the Lonely Monster
Author : Catherine Bruton
Publisher : Nosy Crow
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 31,72 MB
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1788005856
Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity. "Wise and kind and unputdownable." - Hilary McKay, Costa Book Prize-winning author of The Skylarks' War "A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph." - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock "A moving story about one of the big issues of our time, told with wonderful clarity, and incredibly touching." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "A moving, textured story ... Ballet Shoes for the 21st century" - The Times
Author : Anna Witte
Publisher : Barefoot Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 36,48 MB
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 178285505X
Little Lola is tired of living in her big sisters shadow. But when she starts taking secret flamenco lessons from her Papi, will she find the courage to share her new skill with the world?
Author : Noel Streatfeild
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 25,62 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0007390734
Having lost their parents in an earthquake, Anna and her siblings live with their prim uncle and feeble aunt. Anna lives only to dance – but her uncle forbids her to have anything to do with ballet. How will she survive?
Author : Noel Streatfeild
Publisher : Random House
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,87 MB
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0099583364
Originally published: London: Collins, 1954.
Author : Anna Claybourne
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 29,88 MB
Release : 2017-06-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781610675154
Introduce young children to the magical world of ballet!Can you spot the graceful ballerina as she pirouettes across ten beautiful ballets? Readers are asked to spot key characters from ten classic ballets, including Swan Lake, Cinderella, and Coppélia. First they read a snappy synopsis of the story, then a simple, illustrated narrative takes them through key scenes and introduces them to the main characters. Next they explore the wonderfully detailed illustrations as they search for the elusive ballerina and key characters in each busy scene.The character-spotting element is an innovative way to capture ballets' timeless appeal, and the wonderfully detailed artwork brings each ballet to life.
Author : Laurel Snyder
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 37,5 MB
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1452153639
The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and all around. But one night . . . One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Beautiful, inspirational, and triumphant, Anna Pavlova's life is masterfully captured in this exquisite picture book.
Author : Jane Pritchard
Publisher : Booth-Clibborn
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,52 MB
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781861543356
Anna Pavlova is a legendary ballerina. Originally from the Imperial Russian Ballet, she performed to great acclaim in Europe for various impresarios at the beginning of the 20th century including Sergei Diaghalev creator of the famous Ballets Russes. Anna Pavlova formed her own dance company in 1912 and based herself in London at Ivy House, Hampstead This book celebrates the centenary of Anna Pavlova's residency at Ivy House, Hampstead, which became her home base from 1912 until her death in 1931. The book presents a lively outline of her career, focusing on her contribution to the ballet scene in Britain.
Author : Anna Membrino
Publisher : Random House Studio
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0375982337
When Mia tries to become a ballerina just like her big sister, she discovers that getting the right outfit is just the beginning. Despite great effort, there are lots of mishaps, and Mia doesn’t quite become the prima ballerina she hoped to be. But she does finally earn her true reward: time with her sister.
